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Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center

103 Living Waters Lane

Maggie Valley, NC 28751

 

RETREATS AND PROGRAMS

Wednesday January 16

January Day of Prayer

 

A day spent in meditation focused around a theme. The day will consist of a morning session, time for prayer, lunch, discussion and quiet meditation time.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL – Facilitator $15 includes lunch

 

Wednesday February 20

February Day of Prayer

 

A day spent in meditation focused around a theme. The day will consist of a morning session, time for prayer, lunch, discussion and quiet meditation time.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL – Facilitator $15 includes lunch

 

 

 

Wednesday March 12

March Day of Prayer

 

A day spent in meditation focused around a theme. The day will consist of a morning session, time for prayer, lunch, discussion and quiet meditation time.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL – Facilitator $15 includes lunch

 

 

Sun., March 16 – Sun., March 23 Holy Week Retreat.

Celebrate these holiest of days by walking with Jesus as He moves in silence and darkness from the “Hosanna” of Palm Sunday through the solemnities of the triduum and the “Alleluia” of Easter morning. Join the Augustinian Friars and the parish community of Saint Margaret for all liturgies. Come Sunday, Monday, or Tuesday for a time of quiet and prayer, or join us in time to celebrate the sacred triduum. $50 per night

 

Wednesday April 16

April Day of Prayer

 

A day spent in meditation focused around a theme. The day will consist of a morning session, time for prayer, lunch, discussion and quiet meditation time.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL – Facilitator $15 includes lunch

 

Fri., April 18 – Sun., April 20 “Rachel’s Vineyard” Retreat for Healing

After Abortion.

This retreat provides an opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion to experience God’s mercy and compassion.

For further information and registration, please call Shelly at 828-230-4940 or Vickie at 828-213-1784.

 

Wednesday May 14

May Day of Prayer

 

A day spent in meditation focused around a theme. The day will consist of a morning session, time for prayer, lunch, discussion and quiet meditation time.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL – Facilitator $15 includes lunch

 

 

Mon., June 16 - Sun., June 22 Connecting With All of Nature in Prayer and Praise to Our Creator.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

An opportunity to retreat in the Smoky Mountains in order to praise and honor God's creative and diverse beauty. Experience the interconnectedness of nature with the spiritual necessities of being silent, peaceful and respectful. Prayer, hiking (optional), walking, and resting will be a part of each day.

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters. $375

 

 

Mon., June 23 - Sun., June 29 "Ever ancient, ever new: Naming one’s spirituality."

Fr. Robert Dueweke, OSA

If spirituality is the “art of living the Gospel,” then we must name our spirituality and adjust life accordingly. Using Augustinian spirituality in a post-Vatican II era as a reference, we will identify aspects of our own spiritualities. The retreat will have moments of meditation, conferences, and free afternoons for journaling and reflection (see “Retreats” in www.dueweke.org for more information.)

Fr. Robert Dueweke, OSA works in Hispanic leadership training programs, directs retreats, and teaches patristics. He lives in the Augustinian formation community in Chicago. Fr. Dueweke holds a doctorate in theology (spirituality). . $375

Mon., June 30 – Fri., July 4 “2020 Foresight: Sharpening a Vatican II Vision for the Church and World.”

Fr. Robert Dueweke, OSA

Fr. Mark Garrett, OSA

Our relationship with God is founded on revelation, the Church and the world in which the Creator has placed us. How do we participate in the dialogue God has called us to? The purpose of this retreat is to see the vision of Vatican II in the four basic constitutions and to live its spirit of dialogue more fully today.

Fr. Robert Dueweke, OSA works in Hispanic leadership training programs, directs retreats, and teaches patristics. He lives in the Augustinian formation community in Chicago. Fr. Dueweke holds a doctorate in theology (spirituality).

Fr. Mark Garrett, OSA, works to promote the understanding and appreciation of God’s Word, of our worship, and of Augustinian spirituality. He has taught Scripture and sacraments at college, university, and seminary levels, serving also in parish and diocesan ministry, in the East and Southwest. $275

 

Mon., July 7 – Saturday July 12 Community of Luke – Writing Act 3.

Fr. David Valtierra, CO

This retreat will highlight the parallel experiences of Luke’s community in the Gospel (Act 1) and in the Acts of the Apostles (Act 2.) We explore the presence of Jesus in: journey, healing, prayer and Spirit. The shared reading and reflection will open a contemporary Act 3 for the participants.

Fr. David Valtierra, CO is a priest of the Rock Hill, SC, Oratory, who currently ministers with the Center for Spirituality at the Oratory, in campus ministry at Winthrop University and at the Sunday liturgies at St. Mary Parish. $325

 

Mon., July 14– Sun., July 20 July 2008 Nature Retreat.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL, and Freeman Owle

Praise and honor God by communicating with the sacred message of creation as experienced in the Smoky Mountains. Walk the trails, sit by a stream, pray with the creatures of the forest, and hear the stories of the Cherokee culture as we reflect and listen to the creative vision of the Divine.

 

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters. Freeman Owle of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, is a professional storyteller and instructor on Cherokee spirituality and culture. $375

 

 

 

Mon., July 28—Fri., August 1 Paint Your Prayer Retreat.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

Using the Techniques of watercolor painting, this retreat will provide opportunities to pray and rejoice in the Divine Gift of our creative and artistic energy. Giving expression to creativity facilitates union with our Creator.

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters. $275

 

 

 

 

 

Fri., August 1 – Sun., August 3 A Retreat for Recovering Women.

Join together for a weekend of “Spirit without the Spirits” (Bill W.). Renewal, time for prayer, meditation, healing, sharing, laughter, communion with God, nature and each other in a peaceful setting.

Contact Janie for information (704) 896-5778 $100.

 

Mon., August 4 – Sun., August 10 Jesus, Prophet and Mystic:

Pathway into the Trinity.

Fr. John Quigley, OFM

Creation, especially humanity, reveals God’s desire and decision for life. While looking at nature and our personal experience, Fr. Quigley will speak about our understanding and response to the mystery of the Trinity. The retreat will have a daily liturgy, conferences, and the afternoons free for personal reflection.

Fr. John Quigley, OFM, is an internationally known preacher and lecturer. He serves as director of Franciscans International in Geneva, Switzerland. $375

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon., August 11 - Sun., August 17 Connecting With All of Nature in Prayer and Praise to Our Creator.

 

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

An opportunity to retreat in the Smoky Mountains in order to praise and honor God's creative and diverse beauty. Experience the interconnectedness of nature with the spiritual necessities of being silent, peaceful and respectful. Prayer, hiking (optional), walking, and resting will be a part of each day.

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters. $375

 

Mon., August 25—Fri., August 29 Prayer and Praise:

Utilizing Creative Expressions.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

A retreat that will focus on expressions of spiritual and creative gifts to transform and energize prayer and contemplation. Included in these expressions will be praying with mandalas, art journaling, nature, music, pen prayer in order to bring spiritual energy and enthusiasm to our personal journeys.

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters. $275

 

 

 

 

 

Sun., August 31 – Sat., September 6 Six Days of Creation Workshops

Xenia Pokrovsky


This workshop will provide training in icon painting that is immediate
and practical. Students receive intensive instruction
in the language of iconography from the perspective of
the iconographic canon and traditional Orthodox Church
teaching on the practices of prayer and silence. For
information, visit http://www.hexaemeron.org/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Mon., September 29 – Sun., October 5 Celebrate the Coming of Christ.

Fr. Mark Garrett, OSA

At this time of year the Church begins to turn our attention to the coming of Christ. The worship and Scriptures of the end of the year, of Advent, and of the Christmas feasts try to waken us to new life and prepare us to welcome Christ. This retreat is a week of meditation on these words – to help enrich our spiritual life and our celebration of the coming seasons.

Fr. Mark Garrett, OSA, works to promote the understanding and appreciation of God’s Word, of our worship, and of Augustinian spirituality. He has taught Scripture and sacraments at college, university, and seminary levels, serving also in parish and diocesan ministry, in the East and Southwest $375

 

Fri., October 3 -- Sun., October 5 Embracing A Prayer Journal

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

A retreat using various journaling tools to awaken our sacred connections by deepening and valuing the faith-filled themes, images, and events in the immediacy of our lives that fall from the beauty and grace of our Creator.

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters $130

 

Mon., Oct. 13– Sun., Oct. 19 October 2008 Nature Retreat.

Sr. Fran Grady, SCL, and Freeman Owle

Celebrate the majestic color of the mountains as we prayerfully and reflectively experience God’s creative power and wisdom. Spend quiet time hiking, walking, sitting by a mountain stream, and sharing God’s presence.

Sr. Fran Grady, of the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth, a visual artist, is a retreat and spiritual director on the staff of Living Waters. Freeman Owle of the Eastern Band of the Cherokee Nation, is a professional storyteller and instructor on Cherokee spirituality and culture. $375

Fri., October 24 – Sun., October 26 “Rachel’s Vineyard” Retreat for Healing After Abortion.

This retreat provides an opportunity for any person who has struggled with the emotional or spiritual pain of abortion to experience God’s mercy and compassion.

For further information and registration, please call Shelly at 828-230-4940 or Vickie at 828-213-1784.

 

 

 

 

Mon., October 27- Sun., November 2 Living in the Present Moment: The Eternal Now.

Sr. Carol Marozzi, SSJ

This retreat will focus on living in the present moment, finding that God is present in the here and now. It will help to identify the obstacles that hinder the discovery of the richness of God's presence in our present time.

Sr. Carol Marozzi, a Sister of St. Joseph of Chestnut Hill, has Masters Degrees in Theology and Spirituality. She is experienced in retreat work and spiritual direction. $375

 

Fri. Jan. 23 – Sun. Jan. 25, 2009 50th Annivaerary: Convoking of Vatican Council II

Hosted Retreats and Conferences:

February 29 -- March 2: Episcopal Deacons.

March 7 – 9: St. Matthew Parish RCIA.

March 16 – 21: Mt. St. Joseph College Spring-Break Experience

April 4 -- 6: Discalced Carmelite Seculars.

April 18 --20: “Rachel’s Vineyard” Retreat for Healing After Abortion.

April 25 – 27: AA.

May 2 – 4: Matt Talbot Retreat

May 20 -- 25: Tai’chi Workshop/Retreat.

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June 1 -- 6: The Oratory.

June 6 – 8: St. Camillus Retreat.

June 10 – 14: Advent Spirituality Center

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August 1 – 3: Retreat for Recovering Women.

August 29 – 31: Focis Meeting

September 26 – 28: AA.

October 5 – October 10: Priests of the Diocese of Charlotte.

October 10 – 12: Diocesan Retreat for Gays and Lesbians.

October 20 –23: Priests of the Diocese of Knoxville

October 24 -- 26: “Rachel’s Vineyard” Retreat for Healing after Abortion.

 

A Special Opportunity . . .

Living Waters is a ministry of the Diocese of Charlotte, staffed by the Augustinian Friars and the Sisters of Charity of Leavenworth. We invite you to participate in our ministry. The fees that are asked for retreats and conferences cover only a portion of our costs. We depend on our generous benefactors to maintain and improve our beautiful center. If you feel that God has blessed you with the necessary means to contribute to our ministry, please consider a donation of monies, stocks, or a remembrance in your will.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

General Information

Arrival-Departure -- Weekend retreats begin at 7:00 p.m. (no dinner) on Friday evening and end after lunch on Sunday. All other retreats begin at 7:00 p.m. (no dinner) on the starting day and end after breakfast on the last day of the retreat.

Transportation -- If traveling by car, follow U.S. 19 into Maggie Valley. We are located next to Ghost Town (across from a large Shell station). If traveling by bus, take the Greyhound Trailways to Waynesville. If you are flying, use the Asheville, NC Airport. Transportation to and from the airport can be arranged with our volunteers at reasonable hours. We ask you to give them $25 each way for the gas etc. for the 45 mile trip.

Swimming Pool -- Open May 30 through October 1

Pets -- For the health and comfort of our guests, pets are not permitted

Art Studio -- Is now available for anyone who wishes to include creative experiences with retreat or sabbatical time at Living Waters.

 

 

 

 

 

Costs:

Private Retreats: $60.00 per night per person for one night

$50.00 per night per person for two or more nights

Directed Retreats: $65.00 per night -- meeting with director once each day

Sabbaticals: $1,200.00 per month

Weekend Retreats: $130.00

Four-Day Retreats: $275.00

Six-Day Retreats: $375.00

Sabbatical Renewal...

Treat yourself to a spiritual renewal in the Smoky Mountains. Create your custom-made extended sabbatical time. Choose such possibilities as solitude, prayer, outings in the mountains, arts and crafts experiences, wholistic and cultural events. An art space is available for creative experiences. Sr. Fran Grady is available to assist you in creating a program.

When? At your convenience! How long? One month to a year. Persons on sabbatical are invited to make any of the retreats/workshops/programs that are being given while they are here. Write, call, or e-mail for more information.

Note: It is recommended that persons on sabbatical bring a car.

 

 

 

 

Living Waters offers a magnificent setting for:

Specialized Retreats:

Senior-citizen retreats…

Youth groups...

Parish leaders…

Ecumenical…

Spring break experiences for college students...

Personal “getaway” time in a prayerful and reflective atmosphere...

Private retreats

Directed retreats

Ongoing spiritual direction is available with Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

 

Did you know...

Living Waters Reflection Center offers private and directed retreats with our staff year-round. Simply call us (828-926-3833) and make your request.

Living Waters has available a cottage, with a magnificent mountain view, for small groups. Called “Lecceto,” after an Augustinian monastery in the hills of Tuscany, the house sleeps six persons and provides solitude and a comfortable setting for prayer and relaxation. Reservations can be made by calling 828-926-3833.

Living Waters has a website at www.catholicretreat.org

Cover photos courtesy of Sr. Fran Grady, SCL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

STAFF:

Br. Bill Harkin, OSA, Director of Living Waters

Sr. Frances Marie Grady, SCL Sabbatical Advisor

Spiritual Direction

Directed Retreats

Fr. John Denny, OSA Pastor of St. Margaret of Scotland Church

 

REGISTRATION FORM

NAME_________________________________________________________________

(Title) (First) (Last) ( Religious Order)

ADDRESS ______________________________________________________________

CITY_____________________________________ STATE ________ ZIP__________

Telephone, Day (______) _____-_______ Night (_____) _____-_______

Male _______ Female _______

Program __________________________________________ Dates ______ to _____

Do you require a first-floor room ? Yes _____ No _____

(we have a chairlift to the second floor)

Do you need to be picked up at the airport ? Yes _____ No _____

(if yes, please send a flight plan)

A $25.00 NONREFUNDABLE DEPOSIT is required with each registration. This will be applied to the retreat fee.

website - www.catholicretreat.org

Living Waters Catholic Reflection Center Phone: (828) 926-3833

103 Living Waters Lane Fax: (828) 926-1997

Maggie Valley, NC 28751 E-Mail lwcrc@bellsouth.net (new)